FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated the Algerian national team on their qualification for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
In a message shared on Instagram, Infantino expressed his pride in Algeria’s achievement, recalling their historic run to the round of 16 in the 2014 World Cup. He praised the team's collective efforts and the role of the coaching staff and Algerian Football Federation, emphasizing that Algeria is a source of pride for both Africa and the Arab world.
Infantino noted that Algeria’s return to the World Cup after several years marks an important moment in their football history. This marks Algeria's fifth World Cup qualification, having previously competed in 1982, 1986, 2010, and 2014.
In a message shared on Instagram, Infantino expressed his pride in Algeria’s achievement, recalling their historic run to the round of 16 in the 2014 World Cup. He praised the team's collective efforts and the role of the coaching staff and Algerian Football Federation, emphasizing that Algeria is a source of pride for both Africa and the Arab world.
Infantino noted that Algeria’s return to the World Cup after several years marks an important moment in their football history. This marks Algeria's fifth World Cup qualification, having previously competed in 1982, 1986, 2010, and 2014.
